Amber is a well-known organic material that is composed of fossilized tree resin. It is sought after both for ornamental purposes, such as gemstones, as well as by specimen collectors. Since resin is inherently sticky, amber often contains particles or objects that became stuck to it and then entombed by it. Consequently, they are many millions of years old. The mostly highly prized examples are those which have small creatures trapped inside them. These may be insects beetles, ants, flies, spiders, or even small reptiles or amphibians. Genuine amber is a valuable material, but is often faked by unscrupulous dealers.
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The roughly marked, circular depressions found in natural amber were thought to be the resting places of the spirits that animated the stone. When carved into animal forms or marked by nature in this way, amber contatined special power, and could transfer that power to the wearer or carrier of the stone. Wear amber to attract warm, loyal and generous people into your life; or carry it on your person to lend logic or wit to a difficult situation. Mixed with turquoise, amber is reminiscent of Sky Father or the sun in the sky. This combination of energies may be used to successfully quiet the mind and calm the nervous system. Knock on wood three times with a natural piece of amber to call on the spirits of the trees for special favors. To increase prosperity, sew amber and Turquoise along with several coins into a coyote skin pouch and bury the pouch in the earth. |